Suspicious relationships and family appointments… Al-Mashhadani’s scandals reinforce corruption within Parliament.
7-19-2025
Information / Special..
There is no doubt that the issue of family appointments to government positions in Iraq has been and continues to be one of the most controversial and widely criticized issues. In this context, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani’s son stands out as one of the most prominent examples of this phenomenon, having held a sensitive position Read more…
Iraq is only one stage away from the implementation of Turkmen gas.
2025-07-19
The Ministry of Electricity confirmed on Friday that only one stage separates the entry into force of the Turkmen gas import agreement.
Ministry spokesman Ahmed Moussa told the official agency, “The Ministry of Electricity has completed the administrative and financial procedures Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-18-2025
7-18-2025 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Folks according to what is happening now in Iraq and all the good news from the IMF I hardly can believe the news could be so good…you will find some amazing news coming our way…So, stay tuned. I do believe we are now getting VERY, VERY close to what we all wanted for so long. Read more…
Wilson warns Al-Sudani: Don’t expose yourself to dire consequences, or we will freeze Iraqi oil funds.
2025-07-18
Shafaq News – Washington
Republican U.S. Representative Joe Wilson called on Thursday to prevent Iraq from using oil funds deposited at the Federal Reserve, as part of pressure on Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to prevent Read more…
Al-Sakini rules out Al-Sudani’s bid for a second term in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
7-18-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Ibrahim Al-Sakini, a member of the State of Law Coalition, ruled out that Al-Sudani would win a second term in the upcoming parliamentary elections, noting that the people will have their say in the voting process.
Al-Sakini said in a statement to Al-Maalouma, “The current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, will not win the position again, especially after Read more…
Washington announces the return of its diplomats to Iraq after tensions with Iran eased.
2025-07-18
The United States has announced that it will allow its diplomats to return to Iraq, nearly a month after ordering them to leave as a precautionary measure following US strikes on Iran. While the State Department did not provide a direct explanation for this decision, shifts in diplomatic staff numbers often reflect US assessments Read more…
Rafidain Bank launches electronic inquiry service via the Ur platform.
2025-07-18
Rafidain Bank announced today, Friday, the launch of an electronic inquiry service via the Ur platform. The bank stated in a statement that, “As part of its strategy aimed at digital transformation and providing innovative banking services, Rafidain Bank has launched an electronic inquiry service via the government’s Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-17-2025
7-17-2025 Newshound Guru Clare Article: “The Central Bank embarrasses Iraqi banks: 13 of them are on the violations list!” Quote: “official data issued by the Central Bank of Iraq revealed that only 11 of the 24 private commercial banks licensed to operate have not faced any punitive measures related to their transactions in US dollars…Full list of non-sanctioned banks: Bank of Baghdad, United Investment Bank, National Bank of Iraq, Iraqi Credit Bank, Economic Bank for Investment and Finance, Warka Bank for Investment and Finance, Gulf Commercial Bank, North Bank for Finance and Investment, Mansour Investment Bank, International Development Bank for Investment and Finance, Arab Iraqi Bank…” Read more…
Iraq achieves self-sufficiency in 14 agricultural crops.
2025/07/17
In a move that reflects significant progress in the agricultural sector’s performance and the achievement of national food security, the Ministry of Agriculture announced that the country has achieved self-sufficiency in 14 major crops, with the surplus being exported abroad, particularly to Read more…
MP: Iraq will end its oil import bill in 2026.
7-17-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad..
Representative Ali Al-Lami confirmed on Thursday that the oil derivatives import bill will be completely closed by 2026.
Al-Lami said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “Projects to develop Iraqi oil refineries and establish new refineries are among five important projects Read more…
Al-Harki: The Baghdad-Erbil understandings may pave the way for the enactment of an oil and gas law.
7-17-2025
Information / Baghdad..
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) member Ahmed al-Harki affirmed on Thursday that reaching solutions to the outstanding disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is in the interest of both parties and could pave the way for rebuilding trust and enacting a transparent and clear oil and gas law.
“Everyone, whether in Baghdad or Erbil, now realizes Read more…
The Central Bank to Al-Maalouma: There are no concerns about salary disbursements, and cash liquidity is available.
7-17-2025
Information / Baghdad…
Financial expert and member of the Central Bank of Iraq’s board of directors, Ahmed Brihi, confirmed on Thursday that media reports of a cash liquidity crisis affecting salary disbursements are inaccurate and contain significant exaggerations and misinformation. He emphasized that Read more…
Iraq’s ports generate more than 630 billion dinars in revenues in six months.
2025-07-17
Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports recorded a significant increase in revenues generated from its ports and affiliated facilities, exceeding 630 billion Iraqi dinars during the first half of this year.
The company’s director, Farhan Al-Fartousi, Read more…
A strange and bizarre agreement: We buy oil from our country… The text of the agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government
2025-07-17
Today, a strange agreement was announced, which is happening for the first time in the history of the world. A country is buying its oil from a group belonging to the same country. What is painful about this is that the government says that it is a historic agreement. Yes, it is historic because it has never happened Read more…
Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 7-16-2025
7-16-2025 Newshound Guru Militia Man Everybody’s ready to do business in Iraq. Now we’re waiting to see if we can get this over the edge at any time now. We’re hoping the resolution comes out of the oil deal with the Kurds and Baghdad. It’s all budget related. That court case they postponed is effectively budget related because article 12-2C is an amendment for the ’23/’24 budget… Before the parliament gets those 2025 budget schedules that’s what I’m looking for. Read more…
From grease sellers to money and political hyenas… Halbousi, Al-Khanjar, and Al-Abbasi are stealing Iraq from its heart
7-16-2025
Information / Special ..
They say that “history is unforgiving,” but what is happening in Iraq today proves that history can be distorted by those who are only destined to have a place in it as “numbers” who contribute to its influence beyond their personal interests.
Mohammed al-Halbousi, Thabet al-Abbasi, Khamis al-Khanjar, and others are names that people may not overlook in conversation, but they have become symbols of corrupt political money, and their history is full of provocative questions.
From fake heroes to men of money and power, Read more…
A parliamentarian refutes rumors: There are no US sanctions on Iraq, and the relationship between us is witnessing significant balance.
7-16-2025
Baghdad – Mail
On Tuesday, Aqil al-Fatlawi, a member of the Coordination Framework, denied rumors circulating about the possibility of US economic sanctions being imposed on Iraq. He emphasized that the rumours being circulated in this regard are merely political speculations not based on any real facts .
Al-Fatlawi told Mail, “The recurring talk of impending Read more…
“Financial Sovereignty”: Why Has Iraq Not Emancipated Financially from the Grip of the US Federal Reserve?
2025-07-16 | 03:52
Alsumaria News-
An economy that is witnessing Iraq Increasing American pressure regarding a set of demands that it considers Washington Essential, foremost among them the issue of armed factions. These pressures have become more prominent recently when salaries were paid to members Read more…
Al-Sudani: Mosul Airport will be fully operational within two months.
7-16-2025
Al-Maalouma/Baghdad…
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Wednesday the importance of Mosul Airport in enhancing economic and development opportunities in Nineveh, noting that the airport will be fully operational within two months.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement Read more…
Iraq: Converting 40% of oil production into downstream and refining industries
2025-07-16 00:51
Shafaq News – Nineveh
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Wednesday that his government has succeeded in converting approximately 40 percent of Iraq’s oil production into downstream and refining industries.
This came during his launch of the implementation works Read more…
